CALEA is the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies. The Richmond Heights Police Department first became CALEA accredited in 2008 and has remained accredited since that time.
In order to receive accreditation, the police department must submit to an annual policy and file assessment which are conducted by a client service manager off-site. Every four years, a site-based assessment occurs where CALEA assessors travel to the agency to determine if re-accreditation will be awarded. Each assessment includes reviews of written policies, procedures, actual practices, and inspection of city equipment and facilities. As one of the elite police agencies in the United States to have achieved advanced accredited status, the Richmond Heights Police Department takes our commitment to service and community to the next level. Our vision is to maintain the highest standards of excellence in all facets of policing. The department strives to be considered by our community and our profession as one of the premier law enforcement agencies in the nation.
CALEA Public Comment Portal
The purpose of this public comment portal is to receive comments regarding the Richmond Heights Police Department’s compliance with CALEA standards, engagement in the service community, delivery of public safety services, and overall candidacy for accredited status. These comments can be in the form of commendations or concerns. The overall intent of the accreditation process is to provide us and CALEA with information to support continuous improvement, as well as foster the pursuit of professional excellence. Please click the link below:
IMPORTANT: CALEA is not an investigatory body, and subsequently, the public portal should not be used to submit information for such purposes. Additionally, there will be no response other than acknowledgment of submissions; however, the information will be considered in context to its relevancy to compliance with standards and the tenets of CALEA® Accreditation.
The Richmond Heights Night Out is on Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023. Block off your street to traffic and have a good old-fashioned neighborhood party. This is an excellent opportunity for neighbors to meet and get reacquainted!
The City of Richmond Heights will provide hot dogs, buns, water, and ice. The Richmond Heights Police, Fire, and City Officials will try to attend as many block parties as possible.
If you and your neighbors would like to sign up, contact P.O. Spinka at 314-655-3632 or pact@richmondheights.org.
The Richmond Heights Police Department is excited to join Neighbors in our efforts to connect with residents and improve the safety of our communities. Neighbors allows you, the user, to share photos, videos and information related to local crime and safety incidents so fellow residents can stay informed.
The Richmond Heights Police Department can view what local residents have posted publicly to Neighbors and can now chime-in with relevant updates or safety alerts to help residents stay informed. You do not need a Ring device to join Neighbors. Anyone with a smartphone can download the Neighbors App to receive updates and have the option to post photos or videos from any device.
Feel free to spread the word and make sure to always report criminal activity or emergency situations directly to the Police Department by calling 911.
Update: The subject has been identified and was taken into custody.
On the night of 07/09/2021 over a dozen vehicles were broken into at local parking lots. At least one firearm was reported stolen and the four suspects involved fled the area at a high rate of speed when officers attempted to pull them over. They were last seen occupying a gray or silver Honda Accord traveling east on Interstate 64.
The pictured individual is a subject of interest in these incidents. Anyone with information regarding the identity of this individual or has any information regarding these incidents is asked to contact the Richmond Heights Detective Bureau at (314) 655-3610.
Awareness is an important part of preventing threats in Missouri. We need your assistance in the fight against terrorism. Our greatest resources in the detection of suspicious activity are the citizens of Missouri.
The Missouri Office of Homeland Security, in partnership with the three Missouri fusion centers, Kansas City Regional Fusion Center (KCRFC), Missouri Information Analysis Center (MIAC), and the St. Louis Regional Fusion Center (STLFC), have launched a new tool to instantly report suspicious activity. SafeNation is a mobile suspicious activity reporting application that allows citizens to submit anonymous reports that pertain to potentially suspicious activity observed, known or suspected.
SafeNation is now available to the citizens of Missouri for download (free) in the Apple Store and Google Play. Submitted tips will be routed and addressed by the Missouri fusion centers within your area. As always, call 9-1-1 in case of an emergency.
The Richmond Heights Police Department is pleased to announce that as of Monday, 6/8/2020, our Body-Worn Camera (BWC) program has been fully implemented. All uniformed officers have been trained and are now wearing their assigned BWCs. Our policy can be found on our BWC page located at the link at the bottom of this announcement.
** 3/20/2020 **
The Richmond Heights Police Department will soon begin implementing a body-worn camera (BWC) program. The use of BWCs will be an invaluable tool to aid the department in accurately documenting our officer’s interactions with the public while maintaining our commitment to transparency.
For more information on the RHPD body-worn camera program, please visit our BWC page at:
On 12/1/2018, the individual pictured in this video entered an unlocked vehicle and stole an Apple iPad Pro. Video was captured by victim’s dash cam. If anyone recognizes this individual, please contact the Richmond Heights Police Department’s Detective Bureau at 314-655-3610.
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